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A Maine woman seeking to join the Marines said she was rejected because of a tattoo on her body that would not have been covered up by an undershirt.

Kate Pimental got a tattoo on her collarbone two years ago. She signed up for the Marines in August but learned in October that she could not join because the tattoo would not be hidden by the uniform issued for women.

Pimental said she requested a waiver and was denied, so she contacted Pingree, who sent a letter to the commandant of the Marine Corps and asked him to review the policy.